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Our understanding of galaxies has advanced significantly in recent years. New observations from ground- and space-based telescopes, the discovery of dark matter, and powerful computer simulations have been instrumental in this. This textbook provides graduate students with a complete and thorough introduction to galactic dynamics. The first two parts of the book define the astrophysical problems and the methods for building sound physical models. Next, the observational properties and models of spiral then elliptical galaxies are examined in detail. Finally, a selection of exciting topics from contemporary research are introduced, including the formation and evolution of galaxies, cooling flows, accretion disks, and galaxies at high redshift. Throughout, the emphasis is on developing a clear understanding and good physical intuition of the processes involved. Full derivations are provided for key results and helpful problems are included. This textbook provides graduate students with a self-contained and accessible introduction to modern galactic dynamics.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Physics Applied physics

• Full title: Dynamics of Galaxies
• Author: Giuseppe Bertin
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 430
• EAN: 9780521478557
• ISBN: 0521478553
• ID: 02032480
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 725 g
• Dimensions: 245 × 177 × 21 mm
• Date of publishing: 12. June 2000

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